Articles for December 15, 2009

Breaking News
•	Lingle to work with teachers to keep planning days
•	Oahu tax assessments fall 6.7 percent
•	Kahuku Library closed for renovation through Jan. 11
•	Driver in Waimea Bay incident indicted for terroristic threatening
•	Dentist to make $20,000 donation to state libraries
•	Appeals court throws out 2007 'cold case' murder conviction
•	Water service restored in Wahiawa, but traffic will be disrupted into tonight
•	National arts leader in Honolulu to discuss challenges
•	Symphony offers 'thank-you' concert
•	Bankruptcy court oks Hawaii Biotech spending plan
•	90 tickets issued in Moiliili during pedestrian-safety campaign
•	Ed Case airing ads for Hawaii congressional seat
•	New guest for today's Warrior Beat show
•	Company says usage of Big Island harbor will grow
•	Study on health-disaster preparedness ranks Hawaii among middle of states
•	United Public Workers union gets $378,000 in restitution
•	NOAA surveying American Samoa tsunami debris
•	Hawaii lawmakers want education money released
•	Pearl Harbor ships returning to port
•	Lingle invites public comment on state judge nominees
•	Big Island drivers reminded of new cell-phone ban
•	ABC Used Auto Parts gets $19,800 fine over solid waste
•	Registration for Kauai winter fun program extended
•	Hawaii BBB warns consumers about work-at-home offer
•	Australia's Burrow captures Pipeline Masters; Parkinson takes Triple Crown
•	Lenore Rittenhouse, Buffalo Keaulana to be inducted into Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame
•	Big Ten plans might add 12th team
•	Hard work has led Penn State’s Rose to within milestone win and shot at NCAA title
•	MLB: Court asked to decide McCourt Dodgers ownership
•	NCAA panel recommends new rules on concussions
•	NFL: Redskins’ Portis: Concussion isn’t ’career ending’
•	NFL: Vikes LB Erin Henderson suspended by league
•	MLB: Mariners make waves: Figgins in, Lee next?
•	NFL: Rams release G Richie Incognito
•	Illinois man admits stalking ESPN’s Erin Andrews
•	NFL: Cowboys having Buehler, Folk compete for FG duty
•	NFL: Jets sign RB Washington, Sanchez teammate at USC
•	MLB: White Sox get OF Pierre from Dodgers
•	CFB: Ingram, McClain lead 6 Alabama AP All-Americans
•	NFL: AP source: Mike Holmgren visits Browns for 2nd day
•	ESPN's Erin Andrews, accused stalker due in court
•	CFB: Some Texas faculty uphappy over Brown's $5 million salary
•	MLB: Hamels is key to understanding Phillies’ push for Halladay
•	Olympics: Bobsledder Hays forced to retire with head injury
•	NFL: 49ers' defense delivers, though it might be too late
•	On this date: 1974 — Oakland's Jim 'Catfish' Hunter is ruled a free agent
•	FHB service allows customers to send money via e-mail
•	Wahiawa General rated highly by healthcare news provider
•	Bank of Hawaii pledges $50K to local charities
•	Social service and consumer groups get nearly $900K in grants
•	Hawaiian Airlines among carriers to boost market for biofuels
•	'American Chinatown' author in Honolulu for Thursday appearance
•	Arts District throws 'biggest, little' party
•	Oshogatsu workshops offered
•	Favorite memories of 2009
•	Rock Hall takes a chance on ABBA, Genesis, Stooges
•	List of nominees for the Golden Globe Awards
•	Caregiving network under critical strain

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Local News
•	Driver gets 10-year term
•	'Sneak attack' claims dismissed
•	Big Isle politician Stanley Hara, 86
•	Hawaii B&B bill appears doomed
•	Number of school planning days varies on Mainland and in Hawaii
•	Suicide of Hawaii man accused of trying to kill wife stuns neighbors
COURTS
•	Newman accused of violating deal
ENVIRONMENT
•	Sponges found on ocean floor 'absolutely bizarre'
BIG ISLAND
•	$1,000 rewarded offered after cows shot with arrows
MY COMMUNITIES
•	Lingle seeking comment on judicial selection lists
•	Man gets probation for stabbing on River Street
•	State fines auto junkyard for improper waste system
•	Volunteers sought for dike cleanup at Kawai Nui Marsh
•	Obituaries
LEE CATALUNA
•	Politics at heart of park plan
ADVERTISER CHRISTMAS FUND
•	Struggling family of 7 needs some extra help for holidays

Sports
•	Penn State in a class by itself
•	Former Warrior Estes has agent
•	Zoller a shoo-in for star of soccer game
UH FOOTBALL
•	Former Warrior Estes has agent
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
•	Zoller a shoo-in for star of soccer game
•	St. Andrew’s wins ILH hoops opener
•	Prep soccer
•	Prep schedule
•	Gamebreakers
GOLF
•	It won't be business as usual
FOOTBALL
•	49ers pounce on Cardinals, 24-9
•	NFL standings
•	Titans' Young on the mend
BASKETBALL
•	76ers snap 12-game skid
•	Conference hoops dynasty brewing
•	Unbeaten Kansas tops AP men's poll
BASEBALL
•	Phillies set to acquire ace Halladay
OTHER SPORTS
•	Public awaits the new Tiger
•	On the Air
•	For the Record

Island Life
•	Crafty treats
•	Kids need a contributing role in family
•	Subtle scarves that say Hawaii
PEOPLE
•	'Inglourious' and 'Nine' top critics' list
OTHER LIFESTYLE
•	Find free healing retreats on Big Isle
ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
•	'Chicken Soup' gets a Hawaii story

Business
•	ERS funding gap widens
•	Obama urges banks to aid small businesses
OTHER BUSINESS
•	St. Francis wants HMC back
•	Honolulu drops in economy rankings
•	British Airways workers plan strike over holidays
BUSINESS BRIEFS
•	Barnwell earnings take $4.6 million hit

Opinion
•	Election panel must act swiftly, decisively
COMMENTARY
•	To save the world, spend a little more
•	It's time to get serious about Iran
•	Licensing will generate revenue

Entertainment/TGIF
•	Subtle scarves that say Hawaii